What is the flight attendant report-for-duty time for a domestic CRJ flight?

• A. Thirty minutes
• B. Forty-Five minutes
• C. Sixty minutes
• D. Fifteen minutes

Answer: (B)

Forty-five minutes before departure is the time required for flight attendants to report for duty on a domestic CRJ. This window lets the crew complete essential preflight tasks: safety equipment checks (life vests, oxygen, fire extinguishers, evacuation slides), cabin readiness, a brief with the lead flight attendant, review of emergency procedures, and coordination with the cockpit and ground crew. It also accommodates any boarding flow and checks required by the airline for a smooth departure.

Fifteen minutes would be far too short to perform all safety checks and briefing; thirty minutes could be tight for all duties, especially with more than one flight attendant. Sixty minutes is longer than typical for a domestic CRJ operation and would unnecessarily delay boarding.